I have always gone by the saying “Bloom where you are planted”.  We are all placed into situations where we have the choice to make the best of opportunities given to us and to grow from what we have learned.  I feel I have been very fortunate to be involved in the Kenan Fellows Program. I am excited about having the opportunity to learn and create new ideas to help myself and other teachers who work with students with significant disabilities and deaf-blindness.Many people do not understand how these students can learn and address the Common Core topics. Through my involvement in the Kenan Fellows program, I will research topics and methods that will address individualized communication, literacy and academic skills for students in this area.  I look forward to growing…and blooming professionally and personally from this wonderful experience!